Home may be where the heart is, but it's also where accidents happen. Literally millions of Americans wind up in the ER each year due to home accidents, many of which are preventable. The home should be a welcoming environment where family members of all ages feel safe and secure. Children need creative spaces to explore and play, with lots of.... Read More
How can I keep kids safe around water? Important question! Child drowning doesn’t happen like you see on TV, there’s usually no big splash, or yell… it tends to be quick and silent. A child will fall in headfirst, and then sink straight down. Scary! Don't let this happen to your family. Read on to learn the drowning risks every parent shoul.... Read More
What age should kids learn to swim? According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), kids are not ready developmentally for formal swimming lessons until at least age four (4). How will you know when your individual child is ready? And when they are, how will you teach them? We answer these and other important questions about what age ki.... Read More
Short Answer- How can I prepare my family in case we need to evacuate our home? Plan ahead! Sign up for emergency alerts, make an evacuation plan, prep supplies, and be sure your whole family knows what to do before a real emergency happens. Mother Nature can be completely unpredictable. That’s why you want to plan ahead to ensure your family is .... Read More
Short Answer- Each type of disaster brings with it a unique set of risks. Know what type is most common for your area, and learn what to do ahead to prepare for a natural disaster. See our guide below: When you hear the emergency alert, you want to be ready to take action! Here’s the lowdown of what you need to know when disaster strikes to keep y.... Read More
